Reflection Question

Rubric for Reflection Paper

Skills Excellent (A) Good (B) Satisfactory (C) Poor (D) Unsatisfactory (F)

Rating

Qualities of Reflection

Demonstrates a conscious and thorough understanding of the subject matter and questions used as prompts. The reflection could be a model for other students.

Demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of the subject matter and prompts.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of the subject matter and prompts.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of the subject matter and prompts. The reflection needs revision.

Demonstrates little or no understanding of the subject matter and prompts. The reflection would need to be redone.

Use of supporting details expressed in the language of communication

Uses specific and convincing support as well as strong connections to material learned. Uses the language of communication with strong understanding.

Uses relevant and appropriate support as well as good connections to material learned. Uses the language of communication with solid understanding.

Uses sufficient examples for support and demonstrates some connections to material learned. Uses the language of communication with adequate understanding.

Uses incomplete or vaguely developed examples which offer only partial support and connection. Use of the language of communication is demonstrated weakly.

Uses almost no examples to support or make connections to material learned. The use of the language of communication is poor or nonexistent.

Writing Style Stylistically uses language that is precise and engaging, with a strong sense of

Uses language that is fluent and original, with a clear sense of voice, awareness

Uses basic but appropriate language, with a basic sense of voice, some

Uses language that is vague or imprecise for the audience or purpose, with

Uses language that is not appropriate for the audience and purpose with

voice, awareness of audience and purpose, and varied sentence structure.

of audience and purpose, and the ability to demonstrate different sentence structures.

awareness of audience and purpose, and attempts to vary sentence structure.

little sense of voice, and a limited awareness of varying sentence structure.

little or no variation of sentence structure.

Grammar & Usage

Essentially no errors in usage even with the use of sophisticated language.

Occasional errors in usage.

Some errors in usage but do not hinder comprehension.

A number of errors in usage that affect comprehension.

Many errors in usage that make comprehension very difficult.